Originally Posted by
bronko22000
What is the reliability of the Mossberg 500 shotgun? I am debating whether to buy the 20" bbl., 8 round version for home defense. 500 owners please send in you comments positive or negative. Don't hold back - remember this is for home defense where failure is not an option.
bronko, the 8 round magazine mossberg is actually the 590 not the 500. The 590 has less combinations(barrel variations) than the 500 does. I vote for the 500.